G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅+145.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX 460: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX 460 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Radeon RX 460

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $139 less on MSRP ($110 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 180W, a 105W reduction.
✅Measures 170mm instead of 173mm, a 3mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,099 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon RX 460

2016

Why buy it

✅+145.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX 460: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX 460 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Costs $139 less on MSRP ($110 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 180W, a 105W reduction.
✅Measures 170mm instead of 173mm, a 3mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,099 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Radeon RX 460?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 4,099 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon RX 460 is a 2016 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 145.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1060 is about 126.4% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $110 MSRP, and you are getting 145.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 460 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 460 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 460 is 2016 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 4,099 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 460 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 460
1080p
low	117 FPS	41 FPS
medium	105 FPS	26 FPS
high	91 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	28 FPS
medium	87 FPS	17 FPS
high	76 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	10 FPS
medium	49 FPS	7 FPS
high	41 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 460
1080p
low	216 FPS	79 FPS
medium	181 FPS	51 FPS
high	148 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	37 FPS
medium	107 FPS	27 FPS
high	87 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	10 FPS
medium	51 FPS	8 FPS
high	49 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	4 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 460
1080p
low	453 FPS	184 FPS
medium	362 FPS	148 FPS
high	302 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	138 FPS
medium	272 FPS	111 FPS
high	226 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	92 FPS
medium	181 FPS	74 FPS
high	151 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	46 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 460
1080p
low	358 FPS	139 FPS
medium	302 FPS	110 FPS
high	260 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	101 FPS
medium	254 FPS	82 FPS
high	208 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	58 FPS
medium	133 FPS	45 FPS
high	123 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon RX 460

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

Radeon RX 460

The Radeon RX 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1090 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,099 points. Launch price was $86.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX 460's 4,099 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 145.5%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 460 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 896 (Radeon RX 460). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 460
G3D Mark Score	10,064+146%	4,099
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+186%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+313%	2.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+44%	1200 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+186%	56
L1 Cache	960 KB+329%	224 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 460 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 460
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 460 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 460) — a 71.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 460) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 460
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+71%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 460). Vulkan: 1.3 vs Supported. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 460
DirectX	12	12 (FL 12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	Supported
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 460).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 460
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 460's 75W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Radeon RX 460). Power connectors: 6-pin vs None. Card length: 173mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 460
TDP	180W	75W-58%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	None
Length	173mm	170mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	55.9+2%	54.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 460 launched at $110. The Radeon RX 460 costs 55.8% less ($139 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 37.3 (Radeon RX 460) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 8.3% better value.